FYI
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> From: CrutchfieldJ[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 17 July 1998 10:19
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Job Posting - Growth Stage - Product Development Manager
>
> Foreign Agricultural Service has current opening Crop Assessment
> Specialist: The candidate will be responsible for monitoring
> international agricultural conditions with special emphasis on
> remote sensing, GIS, and climate.
>
> To review the official announcement and apply please visit either
> of the following web sites:
> http://www.fas.usda.gov/admin/jobs/ffas.html and select FAS
> Remote Sensing Specialist OR go directly to the announcement
> url.
> http://www.fas.usda.gov/admin/jobs/announcements/f8fas056a.pdf
> Application process must be completed as described in vacancy
> announcement.
>
> Typical responsibilities of the position:
> Provide a monthly analysis of current agricultural situation
> including production conditions, and a quantitative forecast for
> the final production total for major producers of grain, oilseed,
> and cotton. Brief presentations of the international analysis
> are made monthly. Occasionally more formal presentations will be
> made of the analysis. This will be done for 1 or 2 regions of
> the world, up to 4 countries, and or possibly the US. The US
> work focuses on conditions and problems in large growing regions
> and is used by the Farm Services and Risk Management Agencies in
> decision making.
>
> Provide crop forecast and analysis derived from the following
> sources: Historically database information of weather, climate
> and previous production statistics. International News wire
> stories provided on subscription news services. Agricultural
> attache reports and embassy representatives analysis. Current
> weather data from the country. WMO weather data and modeled
> weather data covering each region. Satellite Imagery: visual
> interpretation, vegetation index comparison, classification and
> other image processing techniques. GIS analysis of data to
> extract and display trends in data.
> Computer crop model output. Programs generating crop yield
> forecasts based on up-to- date weather conditions. (This list is
> not exhaustive, however it represents the majority of
> information sources.)
>
> Candidate will be required to do the following: Review imagery
> regularly and provide monthly imagery and GIS data
> demonstrations. Maintain spreadsheets or databases of historical
> production statistics and current forecasts. Be knowledge of
> countries political boundaries, regional production
> characteristics, major crop regions, crop calendars. Attend
> meetings to verbally discuss and defend forecasts. Create and
> maintain a web site for region of responsibility. Paperwork:
> Submit change notifications of changes in forecasts. Write
> growing season overviews and articles describing current
> conditions. Contribute to additional projects by special
> request: creation of
> posters, technology fairs, joint research projects, etc.
> Application process must be completed as described in vacancy
> announcement.
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> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> Jim Crutchfield
> USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
> Crop Condition Assessment Branch
> 202-690-0135 202-720-8880(fax)
> <email: [log in to unmask]>
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> Subject: Job Posting - Growth Stage - Product Development Manager
> Author: [log in to unmask] (Gerrit Hoogenboom) at INTERNET
> Date: 7/16/98 2:06 PM
>
>
> Career Opportunity
>
> Product Development Manager Job
>
> Growth Stage Consulting Inc.
> Growth Stage is a leading edge technology marketing company that is fast
> becoming the predominant source of agricultural models in North America.
> We have a solid foundation of established products to build on as we grow
> into new markets, source new technology and develop new products. This is
> an
> exciting entrepreneurial company that finds sound business applications
> for
> agricultural research and technology.
>
> Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
>
> Job Description:
> We are looking for a Product Development Manager who can lead us into the
> new
> millennium. You will be responsible for finding new agricultural models
> and/or
> finding relevant information that supports agricultural models. You will
> work
> with our marketing people to help identify needs in agriculture community.
> In
> addition, you will work with our production people as they create
> solutions to
> meet these needs.
>
> Job Specification:
> An ideal candidate understands agricultural modeling and has the ability
> to
> source technical information and new models. You must be able to bring
> technology from the scientific community, mold this technology, and
> deliver
> products to the business community. A Master's Degree in Agriculture,
> related
> technical experience and a good business focus is required.
>
> For more information or to apply contact: Steve Peddie
> AgCall Human Resources - Recruitment Professionals for Agriculture 150 -
> 251
> Midpark Blvd. S.E.
> Calgary, Alberta
> Canada
> T2X 1S3
> Fax 403 254 2371.
> Phone 403 256 1229.
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
> Web page: www.agcall.com
>
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